Insufficient actions taken to address local government finances, says NAO

Local government finances are becoming unsustainable due to rising demand on essential frontline services, such as social care, a report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed.    Over half (58%) of the £72.8bn spent by local government in 2023-24 was on adult and children’s social care (2015-16: £60bn). Spending rose in real terms…